Ham Radio General Class Test Amateur Radio Practices 2

Question 1

What is the purpose of a speech processor in an SSB transmitter?

Accepted Answer

To increase average power output by compressing audio peaks

Answer

A speech processor compresses audio peaks to increase average power, improving intelligibility without exceeding PEP limits.

Question 2

What type of amateur station is required to have a current copy of Part 97 rules?

Accepted Answer

Every amateur station

Answer

FCC Part 97 requires every amateur station to have the current FCC rules (Part 97) available.

Question 3

What does the term 'third-party traffic' refer to in amateur radio?

Accepted Answer

Communications on behalf of someone who is not a licensed amateur

Answer

Third-party traffic is a message passed on behalf of a person who is not the control operator or their immediate family.

Question 4

Which feed line type has the lowest loss at VHF and UHF frequencies for long runs?

Accepted Answer

Ladder line (open wire)

Answer

Open-wire ladder line has much lower loss per foot than any common coaxial cable, making it superior for long VHF/UHF runs.

Question 5

What is the correct way to indicate you are listening on a frequency after calling CQ?

Accepted Answer

Say your call sign followed by 'standing by' or 'K'

Answer

After calling CQ, you end the transmission with your call sign and the prosign 'K' to invite any station to respond.

Ham Radio General Class Test Practice Test